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Toyota Corolla vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Corolla vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,921

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $5,609

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,492

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $5,022

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122006200620062006
ModelCorollaCorollaMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimLESTouringSportGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $17,910 $17,990 $22,435 $22,935 $24,435 $26,700
Base Invoice $16,570 $16,674 $20,726 $21,187 $22,568 $24,654
Floor mats 200 200        
Cargo net 51 51 40 40 40 40
Rear spoiler     350 350 350 350
Body kit     1,145 1,145 1,145 1,145
Floor mats 127 127        
Cargo net 35 35 32 32 32 32
Rear spoiler     280 280 280 280
Body kit     916 916 916 916
Options (change) 251 251 1,535 1,535 1,535 1,535
Options (change) 162 162 1,228 1,228 1,228 1,228
Destination 760 760 560 560 560 560
Total Price $18,921 $19,001 $24,530 $25,030 $26,530 $28,795
Total Invoice $17,492 $17,596 $22,514 $22,975 $24,356 $26,442

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,349
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,867
Model Year201220122006200620062006
ModelCorollaCorollaMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimLESTouringSportGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine132hp I4132hp I4170hp I4170hp I4170hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionA4M5M5M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 4?, 4?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16205/50-16205/45-17205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$18,921$19,001$24,530$25,030$26,530$28,795
Adjustments for Features-1750-1,435-1,585-2,485-4,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,746$19,001$23,095$23,445$24,045$24,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$255$0$350$950$1,465
Total Invoice$17,492$17,596$22,514$22,975$24,356$26,442
Adjustments for Features-1620-1,317-1,455-2,281-3,889
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,330$17,596$21,197$21,520$22,075$22,553
Cost Above Minimum$0$266$0$323$878$1,356

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year201220122006200620062006
ModelCorollaCorollaMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimLESTouringSportGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800     
5-speed manual $0$0   
6-speed manual   $150$150$150
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200    
Proximity key     $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
Brake assist$50$50    
Roll bar  $200$200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350    
Stability control$400$400   $400
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75    
Traction control$100$100   $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40    
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0    
Intermittent wipers $0$0$0$0$0
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Convertible top  $3000$3000$3000$3000
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100    
MP3-compatible player$50$50    
Satellite radio     $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125
Outside temperature display$50$50    
Trip computer$150$150    
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75    
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$3,190$3,015$4,450$4,600$5,500$7,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$175$0$1,435$1,585$2,485$4,235
Value of Feature Adjustments-1620-1,317-1,455-2,281-3,889

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20122006
ModelCorollaMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase102.4 in91.7 in
Length178.7 in157.3 in
Width69.3 in67.7 in
Height57.7 in49.0 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.2,442 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft35.3 ft3

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